Brooklands Primary School
Academy converter primary school in Nr Manningtree (Suffolk).
KS2 RWM expected
71%
▲ 9pp England 2024/25: 62%
2024/25
Reading expected
85%
▲ 10pp England 2024/25: 75%
2024/25
Maths expected
85%
▲ 11pp England 2024/25: 74%
2024/25
Writing expected
82%
▲ 10pp England 2024/25: 72%
2024/25
Attendance rate
96.8%
▲ 2pp England 2024/25: 94.8%
2024/25 academic year
Pupil : Teacher
25.7
▲ 5.0 England 2025/26: 20.7
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
10.1%
▼ 15pp England 2025/26: 24.9%
school census 15/01/2026
Capacity
94%
268 / 285 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
If you are moving into the area and would like to join us, we currently have a limited number of places. For information on how you can apply please contact the school office. Y5 and Y6 Science Show: Fuel for the Future
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Beach School
- Forest School
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 145835
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Constituency
- South Suffolk
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2018
Governing body (10 current, 4 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Alison Game | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Peter Johnson Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · term ended 2025 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Gemma Stronach | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Jennie Davey | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Lee Platt | Local Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Adam Kettle | Local Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Justin Setterfield | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Grace Glanvill | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Hayley Aherne | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Katie Puls | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Christine Davy | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2013 |
| Mrs Alison Game Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · term ended 2025 |
| Mr Simon Angel Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Miss Grace Glanvill Former | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record